Seattle Modern Homes - Remington Court - Roof Top Deck

The framers are on-site completing the construction of the monitors providing the access to the rooftop deck. The images below on the left shows the access cut-outs for the stair well. The image shows the back side of unit #1's roof top access. This image shows a semi-framed version that was re-worked to the satisfaction of Hybrid Architects and increasing the overall height of the monitors. The image below on the right is the west side of the monitor for unit #3. The monitor for unit #3 is designed to have large triangular windows on both sides. A feature not incorporated in the other 2 monitors.

The monitors provide separation and privacy on the rooftop deck. Because the surface area of the roof on the monitors are south facing, home owners at some point can take advantage of the orientation of roof surface by installing solar panels to help offset electrical consumption.

The monitors contribute greatly to the unique design of Remington Court. Hybrid Architects designed three large windows running vertically from the second floor up to the roof top yard for each of the front three unit. These windows provide transparent views from the back side through the front side and vice verse.

The roof top deck is an awesome feature. I mean WOW! The roof top deck/yard has a feature that has not been incorporated effectively in other urban project. Remington Court high density urban dwelling units, offers a vegetated roof top deck. A portion of the roof top space will have about 8" of soil covering about half of the surface area, allowing home owners the opportunity to entertain and enjoy urban roof top gardening and barbeques.

The roof top deck offers views to the south of north end of Beacon Hill and Mount Rainier and view of the downtown skyline to the west. To the north is the Seattle Univesity athletic track and feild. Seeing the people jog the track may give home owners motivation to strap on running shoes and hit the track.

The plumbers and electricians are the next group of contractors to be be on-site. Framers will need to revisit some of their work to correspond to some changes made by Hybrid in maintianing the integrity of the overall design of the project.

In the background out of site, Hybrid Architects is working to locate windows for the the project. Keeping budget in mind and sticking to the quality of the design and the integrity of the project, Hybrid has chosen Milgard windows for about 80% of the project. The large south facing window are more challenging to get with a short turn around time.

Hybrid Architects is working to finalize the specifications for the project including: appliances, cabinets, stair finish, and other finish details. Remington Court is making its presence known in the Squire Park neighborhood.

Seattle Modern Homes - Remington Court - Second Floor Framing

Framers completed the first floor and moved on the second level around June 18th. As shown in the picture, the framing of unit# 4 is progressing rapidly, while the framing on the front 3 units were impeded by the erection of the entry way columns, which provides support for part of the third floor. Seen here as exposed rebar. The concrete workers will build a form to mold the concrete around the rebar. Once this hurdle is overcome the framers can proceed with the framing of the second level. Second floor is the floor where the homeowner or their guest would enter the property. Between the columns is where the entry doors will be. The second floor features a great usable floor plan with living area designed to be towards the front and a galley kitchen towards the back.

The image to the left shows the progression of the construction activity once the columns are completed. The columns are designed to provide support for 1 of the 3 heavy duty floor joists for the 3rd level. The second floor is location of the access to exit/enter the home. Between the two columns are where the doors will be placed. Just the left of the entry/exit, will be floor to ceiling aluminum framed windows. These floor to ceiling windows will allow light to flood into space illuminating the living room, dining room, and the galley kitchen.

Towards the rear of the photo, you can see unit# 4 is progressing rapidly. The framers have installed the exterior sheathing around the skeleton frame. HybridSeattle is working to reconfigure the space within the structure. The initial design for unit# 4 had the main living area on the second level and the bedroom & den on the 3rd level. The ground floor level houses the carport for off-street parking for unit# 1 and unit# 4).

The views from inside unit# 4 are very nice and the quality of light is abundant. After seeing the views from the 3rd floor of unit 4, the team decided to swap floors, putting the living area on the third level and incorporating a roof top deck to take advantage of the view while relocating the bedroom area to the lower level. The image to the above left is from within unit#4 looking south toward N. Beacon Hill. The building in the background currently houses amazom.com headquarters. The image to the above right is on the 3rd floor of unit# 4 looking west toward Downtown Seattle with Columbia Tower in the background. Remington Court is locate 1 mile from Downtown Seattle.

The image to the left was taken from inside unit# 4 looking down at the second level spaces for unit #2 and #3. In the image you can see part of the stairs from the rear entry leading to the second level. Each of the units feature a rear entry/exit to gain access to the parking an other utilities. Upon the entering from the rear the homeowner or guest would be presented with the option to proceed to the lower lever (first floor) or the second level (second floor). This design incorporates the opportunity to provide autonomy if necessary for the lower level.

The second floor is framed and the support beams are in place. Walking the space on the second floor, I get a good feel of the circulation of the room and the functionality of the space. In many town home designs, the challenge for the home owner is the usability of the space. "Where do I put my sofa, recliner, television..." The floor plan design on the second floor of Remington Court offer a truly usable space with multiple options for the furniture configuration. The floor to ceiling windows provide a lush green view of Whale Fin park on the other side of East Remington Court.